Nicolás Maduro

Wake Up Call: Urgent need to improve protection for Venezuelan refugees in Aruba

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Challenges Faced by Venezuelan Refugees in Aruba Aruba lacks specific asylum legislation, leaving Venezuelan refugees vulnerable to detention and deportation. The post-electoral crisis in Venezuela underscores the need for protective asylum laws on the island. Amnesty International’s Report Amnesty International highlights gaps in refugee protection for Venezuelans in Aruba. The lack of specific legislation poses … Read more

UN urged to take bold action on Venezuela humanitarian crisis

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The UN Human Rights Council must respond to the grave findings of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (FFM) and renew its critical mandate, said Amnesty International as the FFM presented its latest report to the Council this week. What are the key findings of the report? Details a severe human rights crisis in Venezuela … Read more

Venezuela Enacts Controversial Law Targeting Aid Organizations and Human Rights Defenders

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What is the “anti-NGO law” in Venezuela? The Venezuelan National Assembly recently passed the “Law for the Control, Regularization, Operations and Financing of Non-Governmental and Related Organizations”, also known as the “anti-NGO law”. This law is part of ongoing efforts to suppress human rights and civil society organizations in the country. What does Amnesty International … Read more